In brief
This Senior Quantity Surveyor role oversees the commercial management of aviation infrastructure projects at Stansted Airport. The work involves controlling project costs, monitoring budgets and administering contracts to ensure all construction activities remain on schedule and within the allocated financial framework.
Best for
Experienced Project Quantity Surveyors from Tier 1 Main Contractors
Non-negotiable
Accredited course by RICS, CIOB or ICES required.
Worth knowing
Mandatory drugs and alcohol screening required for all staff.
What you need
Required
RICS, CIOB or ICES accreditation
Clearly required in the listing
Project QS experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Construction management knowledge
Clearly required in the listing
Sustainable construction techniques
Clearly required in the listing
Communication
Strongly implied by the listing
Work under pressure
Strongly implied by the listing
Initiative
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Manage project costs and budgets
Clearly stated in the job description.
Administer construction contracts
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support project delivery
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We are currently looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Aviation team working on our project at Stansted Airport. The Senior Quantity Surveyor is an important part of the project team and helps make sure projects are managed well from a commercial point of view. This role involves managing costs, budgets, and contracts, supporting the team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. About you An accredited course by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES). Adequate experience as a Project QS from a Tier 1 Main Contractor. Knowledge and understanding of construction management, construction and sustainable construction techniques. Good communicator Able to work under pressure Effective use of InitiativeIf your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all
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